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Asthma control has two domains: symptom control (previously called ‘current clinical control’) and risk factors for future poor outcomes generic diltiazem 60mg with amex treatment lupus. Risk factors are factors that increase the patient’s future risk of having exacerbations (flare-ups) order diltiazem 60mg otc treatment resistant depression, loss of lung function, or medication side-effects. Level of asthma symptom control In the past 4 weeks, has the patient had: Well Partly Uncontrolled controlled controlled Daytime symptoms more than twice/week? Risk factors for poor asthma outcomes Assess risk factors at diagnosis and periodically, particularly for patients experiencing exacerbations. Other major independent risk factors for flare-ups (exacerbations) include: • Ever being intubated or in intensive care for asthma • Having 1 or more severe exacerbations in the last 12 months. Once asthma has been diagnosed, lung function is most useful as an indicator of future risk. It should be recorded at diagnosis, 3–6 months after starting treatment, and periodically thereafter. Patients who have either few or many symptoms relative to their lung function need more investigation. Asthma severity can be assessed retrospectively from the level of treatment (p14) required to control symptoms and exacerbations. Severe asthma is asthma that requires Step 4 or 5 treatment, to maintain symptom control. How to investigate uncontrolled asthma in primary care This flow-chart shows the most common problems first, but the steps can be carried out in a different order, depending on resources and clinical context. The aim is to reduce the burden to the patient and their risk of exacerbations, airway damage, and medication side-effects. The patient’s own goals regarding their asthma and its treatment should also be identified.